Can you still use MSDS sheets?

Employers, as well as chemical manufacturers, distributors and importers, have less than six months to replace Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) with new Safety Data Sheets (SDS). As a reminder, effective June 1, 2015, all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) must be replaced with new Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

What are MSDS requirements?

MSDSs must be developed for hazardous chemicals used in the workplace, and must list the hazardous chemicals that are found in a product in quantities of 1% or greater, or 0.1% or greater if the chemical is a carcinogen. The MSDS does not have to list the amount that the hazardous chemical occurs in the product.

Who is responsible for providing a MSDS?

The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200(g)), revised in 2012, requires that the chemical manufacturer, distributor, or importer provide Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) (formerly MSDSs or Material Safety Data Sheets) for each hazardous chemical to downstream users to communicate information on these hazards.

Where do MSDS sheets have to be located?

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SDSs can be stored electronically or as paper copies. SDSs must be stored in a location that all staff can access during work hours (not behind a locked door or on a password-protected device to which they do not have the password). SDSs must be stored in the work area (not far away or in another building).

What are the requirements for Baker Hughes quality management system?

Baker Hughes requires that this Quality Management System meets the requirements of ISO 9001 (latest edition) at a minimum and the evidence must be made available to Baker Hughes for review upon request. Equivalent Quality Management System may include ISO 17025, API Q1, API Q2 or AS9100.

What should suppliers verify with Baker Hughes SQE?

The Suppliers shall verify with Baker Hughes SQE if the raw material sub-tiers they intend to use are on hold in Baker Hughes’ system for quality issues.

What is Baker hughesis safe work environment?

Safe Work Environment 3.9.1. Baker Hughesis committed to safe work environment for workers and for visiting people and expects the same of its Suppliers. Therefore, Supplier shall brief its visitors about general safety information and Residual Risks relating to the witnessed activities prior to the start of those.

What is a Baker Hughes non conformance report?

A nonconformance detected by Baker Hughesprior to release from a Baker Hughes facility is referred to as a Non Conformance Report (NCR). A nonconformance detected after release from a Baker Hughes facility is referred to as an Escape.